CassandraPadgett
I am a health coach and mom of 2 amazing kids. By day, I'm a pediatric health educator, and after bedtime, I'm a health coach for moms. I help women simplify nutrition, overcome emotional eating, and focus on body positivity. I love exploring San Diego with my husband, kids, and our bulldog.
Making Healthy Habits as a family in 2023
Start the year off by creating healthy habits as a family. The new year may have you thinking about making resolutions or improving your health. Research shows that small, incremental changes combined with social...
4 Ways to Improve Your Kid’s Nutrition
It can be challenging to know exactly what to feed your kids to help them be their healthiest selves, especially when there is so much conflicting information available on kids' nutrition.
Here are 3 nutrition...
3 Ways to Model Intuitive Eating for Kids
Intuitive eating is the practice of listening to one’s own hunger and fullness cues, with a positive approach to eating and body image. It's the "anti-diet" mentality of tuning into one's own needs instead...
Cooking with Kids: 4 Ways to Include Kids in the Kitchen
Cooking with kids is a fantastic way to model healthy eating habits, teach about food, use math and counting skills, and teach kids to be self-sufficient. Below are 4 ways to involve your kids...
Four Ways to Model Body Positivity for Your Kids this Summer
Summer is a great time to model body positivity for your kids. Kids pick up on the language that moms use about food and their bodies, and they are like little sponges, taking it...
Five Summer Vacation Ideas in Carlsbad
Whether you are visiting Carlsbad or are a San Diego local, Carlsbad has a lot to offer during the summertime! Here are five summer vacation ideas in Carlsbad, Ca!
Legoland and Legoland Water Park
The Legoland...
San Diego Farmers Market Guide: North County
Head to a San Diego Farmers Market to enjoy the fresh air, try local produce, and reduce your environmental footprint! According to the San Diego Farm Bureau, “Farmers’ Markets provide venues for farmers to...
Five Ways to Help Your Picky Eater Enjoy Fruits and Vegetables
March is National Nutrition Month, and it's a great time to encourage healthy nutrition habits for your kids. If you have a picky eater, it may feel like an uphill battle trying to get...
In + Around San Diego
Best Holiday Movies for Kids & Families (In Theaters 2024)
We’ve gathered the Best Holiday Movies for Kids & Families (In Theaters 2024)!
From heartwarming, feel-good movies to hilarious new adventures, there are big promises of...
